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Tank Bigsby Could See Larger Role with Barkley Injured
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby could see an increased workload after Saquon Barkley's injury. Bigsby had 14 carries for 55 yards in the 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and, after suffering an undisclosed injury in the fourth quarter, could not return. Barkley left the game in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and will undergo further testing. If Barkley misses time, Bigsby would be in line to step up as the starter if he's healthy. Bigsby played 29 of 55 snaps and handled goal-line work and most of the early-down work, while Will Shipley factored in on third downs and obvious passing situations. Fantasy managers should monitor both Barkley and Bigsby, as Bigsby would be a solid FLEX play if Barkley misses time.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Preston Douglas Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues
NC State tight end Preston Douglas is rising as a college football fantasy asset and is worth more adds before Week 6. He is up to 241 receiving yards and a touchdown across 19 catches in his five games played so far. Douglas is second on the team in receptions and receiving yards. The tight end has at least two catches in each game and has four or more in three straight contests. He had 13 yards in his first game, but has gone for 46 or more in the four contests since. At a tougher fantasy position to find consistent production, Douglas is worth adding in more fantasy leagues, especially deeper ones. He will look to keep things rolling in Week 6 against Wake Forest.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cutter Gauthier Bags Three Points in Sunday's Win
Anaheim Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier potted two goals and added an assist as his team beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime Sunday night. Gauthier scored his first goals of the season, both on the power play. His assist also came with the man advantage, as Mikael Granlund ended the game 4:14 into overtime. After a breakout year last season, Gauthier has kicked off the new campaign with two goals and two assists in two games. His productive start could well continue against the Edmonton Oilers, who have killed just 57.1 percent of their penalties and allowed 14 goals in three games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephen Curry Sharp in Brief Preseason Opener
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored 10 points in 13 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He shot 3-for-4 from the field and 2-for-3 from three while adding two rebounds, two assists, and one steal before sitting the second half as planned. The 38-year-old averaged 26.6 points and 4.4 threes in just 43 games last season, so his knee remains the bigger fantasy concern. Curry says he currently has no limitations, though some management is expected, and he's unlikely to play Wednesday in Portland.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Joseph Himon II Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues After Breakout Performance
Northwestern running back Joseph Himon II delivered a huge outing in Week 5, and is worth adding in more fantasy leagues going into Week 6 as a result. He got just 10 rushing attempts against Penn State last week, but gained 162 yards and scored two touchdowns. Himon now has 277 yards and three scores across 20 carries this season, which spans four games. He also has four catches for 61 yards and three touchdowns, but most of that came in one game, and he hasn't caught a pass in each of the past two contests. Himon is gaining fantasy attention, but still ranks third among Northwestern RBs in carries, so he's just worth adds in deeper leagues before his next game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Emanuel Wilson Breaks Out as Lead Back with Charbonnet and Price Out
Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson had 21 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown, along with three receptions for 39 yards and another score in the 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. In his first start of the season, Wilson went off, scoring a career-high 25.5 half-PPR fantasy points in Week 4. With rookie running back Jadarian Price (chest) and Zach Charbonnet (knee) on injured reserve, Wilson became the clear starter, playing 60% of snaps and taking 76% of backfield opportunities. With no timetable for Charbonnet's return and Price out until at least Week 8, Wilson should be the lead back in the coming weeks. Fantasy managers should add Wilson on waivers, as he's an RB2 with both Charbonnet and Price out.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Lauri Markkanen Leads Jazz with 17 Points in Preseason Opener
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high 17 points in 16 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over the Denver Nuggets. He shot 5-for-12 from the field, 3-for-7 from three, and 4-for-4 at the line while adding two rebounds and one steal. The 29-year-old averaged 26.7 points and 2.7 threes last season but appeared in only 42 games and didn't play after Feb. 23. Utah has added more scoring around him with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Darryn Peterson, but Markkanen's role remains secure. Staying healthy is still the biggest issue for his fantasy value.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Kyle Connor Powers Jets Past Red Wings
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor registered two goals and one assist to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. Winnipeg's power play was on fire, scoring every goal in the game with the man advantage. With his 56th career three-point game, Connor tied Thomas Steen for the third-most in franchise history. Connor has opened the season in impressive form, notching three goals and two assists in his first two outings. He'll be back on the ice Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who gave up five goals in their last game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Junior Sherrill Worth Scooping Up in Deeper Leagues
Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill has delivered most of the season, and he continues to rise as a college football fantasy asset as a result. He is up to 474 yards and three touchdowns across 28 catches through five games - Sherrill has one rush for an additional three yards. Sherrill has at least four receptions in each game and has posted six or more grabs in three straight. The senior wideout has 70 or more yards in each game, with 94 or more in each of the past four contests. He'll look to keep things rolling in Week 6 against Ole Miss, but is worth more fantasy adds and utilization in deeper leagues regardless.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
CJ Baxter Gaining Fantasy Value as Season Rolls Along
Kentucky running back CJ Baxter is being added in more and more fantasy leagues as the college football season moves along. He's up to 361 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 68 rushing attempts after five games. Baxter also has caught seven passes for 62 yards. The running back has scored in all but one game, and has four touchdowns over his past three contests. Baxter had nine carries in his first game before 11 in his second - he has at least 13 carries in each of the past three contests, and now leads the Wildcats in rushing yards. Jason Patterson has 45 carries for 355 yards and three scores, which takes some value away from Baxter, but the RB is still worth some more fantasy attention as he prepares for a Week 6 clash with LSU.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jordyn Tyson Still Multiple Weeks Away from Returning
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) remains multiple weeks away from returning, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tyson suffered a hamstring strain during a joint practice in August and was placed on injured reserve, which will keep him out for at least four games. Schefter reports that Tyson is making good progress, but the Saints are taking a cautious approach to his injury, with Schefter marking Week 7 in Paris or Week 9 after the bye as potential return dates. Tyson has a significant injury history, including a major knee injury in 2022, followed by multiple hamstring strains in 2025 and this season. Tyson's fantasy managers should stay patient with the talented receiver, especially given the start quarterback Tyler Shough has gotten off to.
Source: Adam Schefter - ESPN
Source: Adam Schefter - ESPN
Nikola Jokic Dishes Seven Assists in Preseason Opener
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with three points, three rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block in 15 minutes of Sunday's 109-97 preseason loss to the Utah Jazz. He attempted just one shot, with head coach David Adelman noting that Jokic passed up several easy looks while focusing on getting teammates involved. His best play was a behind-the-back assist to Cameron Johnson for a three. There is little to read into the quiet scoring night after Jokic averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists across 65 games last season.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Gio Lopez Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez continues to rise as a fantasy asset, and he's worth some more adds going into Week 6. In his first season with the Demon Deacons, Lopez has completed 64.9% of his passes for 1,377 passing yards and 10 touchdowns, while throwing just one interception. He has 192 rushing yards and five touchdowns across 48 rushing attempts as well. He's put together some big fantasy point totals, and is coming off his best outing of the season - he threw for 265 yards and two scores, while rushing for 88 yards and three touchdowns against Stanford. His Week 6 matchup against NC State is a pretty solid one, so that makes Lopez worth adding in more fantasy leagues, especially deeper setups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nick Schmaltz Pushes Season-Opening Goal Streak to Three Games
Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz matched a franchise record with a three-game season-opening goal streak in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. He scored a power-play goal in the second period to tie the game at one. Overall, Schmaltz already has four goals, tying him for the league lead. This is a promising sign that he can produce another 30-goal campaign. Last season, Schmaltz scored a career-high 33 goals and added 41 assists in 82 contests. This week, Schmaltz will face three matchups, starting with a clash against New Jersey on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Saquon Barkley to Undergo Tests, Injury Does Not Appear Serious
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is set to undergo further testing, but it does not appear to be overly serious, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Barkley suffered a hamstring injury on the second drive of the 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. In four games this season, he has 36 carries for 182 yards and added just eight receiving yards on four catches, leaving two of those games early due to injury. With Barkley out, running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley carried the load, with Bigsby leading the backfield with 14 carries. However, Bigsby left for the locker room in the fourth quarter, and there's no word on the severity of his undisclosed injury. The Eagles travel to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, where it's unclear whether Barkley will make the trip.
Source: Ian Rapoport - NFL Network
Source: Ian Rapoport - NFL Network
